Founded in 1985, Namibia University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Windhoek (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Namibia, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 34 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Namibian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.